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Senior/Staff AI Scientist

AsteraNew York, NY +1

Senior/Staff AI Research Scientist building post-training RL feedback loops and generative models that align frontier biological AI to high-throughput experimental measurements of folding, binding, and function. Requires PhD (or equivalent), hands-on training of models from scratch, and experience with diffusion/transformers/RL.

200k – 300k/yrHybrid7+ YOEAI Research
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Principal AI Scientist

AsteraNew York, NY +1

Principal AI Scientist at Polytope Bio (Astera) to co-direct development of reinforcement learning post-training methods that close the loop between frontier biological AI models and high-throughput experimental data. Requires PhD (or equivalent), hands-on training of large models from scratch, and deep RL expertise; ideal for researchers seeking scientific leadership and potential co-founding role.

250k – 350k/yrHybrid7+ YOEAI Research
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Research Scientist - Computational Neuroscience

AsteraEmeryville, CA

Develop computational models of neural circuits and brain function. Requires Python, scientific computing libraries, and research experience in computational neuroscience. PhD or equivalent required.

90k – 200k/yrHybridAI Research
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Machine Learning Researcher - Springtail

AsteraEmeryville, CA

Conducts fundamental research on data-efficient ML architectures, including bootstrapped program synthesis and self-synthesizing learning systems. Requires Master's in ML/math, PyTorch fluency, and research experience.

150k – 300k/yrHybridAI Research
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Research Scientist: Hierarchical Sensorimotor Perception

AsteraEmeryville, CA

Develops bi-directional/recurrent architectures for hierarchical sensorimotor perception inspired by brain principles to advance AGI. Requires PhD-level expertise in deep learning frameworks like PyTorch/JAX, theoretical rigor, and passion for biological intelligence.

150k – 300k/yrHybridAI Research
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Research Scientist: Hierarchical RL Agents

AsteraEmeryville, CA

Conducts fundamental research on hierarchical RL agents, developing architectures for world modeling, planning, and ethologically constrained learning. Collaborates cross-functionally to translate brain-inspired principles into scalable AGI systems; requires PhD-level expertise in AI/ML and strong coding skills.

150k – 300k/yrHybridAI Research
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Research Scientist/Engineer

AsteraEmeryville, CA

Conducts fundamental research on brain-inspired world models and AGI architectures, designing experiments on cognition, causal representations, and unsupervised learning. Collaborates with neuroscientists and engineers; requires PhD-level expertise in deep learning frameworks like PyTorch/JAX.

150k – 300k/yrHybridAI Research
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Research Scientist: Energy Based Models

AsteraEmeryville, CA

Conducts fundamental research on neuroscience-inspired energy-based models and hierarchical latent variable models for AGI. Designs experiments on cognition and collaborates cross-functionally to build scalable systems. Requires PhD-level expertise in deep learning and PyTorch/JAX.

150k – 300k/yrHybridAI Research
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Research Scientist - Simplex

AsteraEmeryville, CA

Develops theories of intelligence grounded in neural network internal structures, focusing on belief geometries in LLMs and biological brains. Conducts experiments bridging mathematics, ML interpretability, and safety research; requires PhD-level quantitative depth and hands-on coding.

140k – 200k/yrOn-siteAI Research